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Christian N. Rasmussen
PLENTYWOOD - Christian N. Rasmussen was born Sept. 11, 1918, in Dagmar, the son of Niels and Caroline (Nyby) Rasmussen. Chris grew up on the family farm, attended schools through 8th grade, then joined the CCC and later worked on the Fort Peck Dam project.
He entered the U.S. Army in August, 1941, and served in the engineers. After three and one-half years overseas, he was discharged, and returned to Montana. He married
Florence Sorensen on Dec. 15, 1944, and managed the Dagmar Co-Op until they moved to their Volmer community farm in 1951.
He was an active member of Volmer Lutheran Church, served on the church board in many offices, and sang tenor in the church choir. He also served on the boards of the Grenora Farmers' Elevator and Wilson School. He was a member of the Grenora American Legion Post, and served one term as Post Commander. Chris was an avid supporter of local athletics. He played baseball in the Big Muddy League for many years and coached for the Big Muddy Little League, winning many championships. He followed his grandchildren's activities, and attended many of their events.
After his retirement in 1980, his passion became golf. He played a minimum of nine holes a day. Chris was also a "regular" with his coffee crowd at the Can-Am. In 1988, Chris and Florence moved to Plentywood, and Mesa, Ariz., was also their home for 12 winters.
Chris is survived by his wife, Florence, of Plentywood; two sons and their families, Stan and his wife, Catherine, of Missoula, and Curtis and his wife, Patricia, of Long Grove, Ill.; and by his grandchildren, Mandra and her husband, Mark Hall, and Jill, Mitchell, and Kelsey Rasmussen. He is also survived by a brother, Soren Rasmussen, of Dagmar and three sisters, Elly Jonasen, of St. Ignatius, Edith Klein, of Whittier, Calif., and his twin sister, Marie Clemens, of Lake Oswego, Ore. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Anne Holly, in 1998.
Funeral services for Chris will be held at 10 a.m., MST, on Monday, March 6, 2000. Pastor Wes Aardahl will officiate at the service at Volmer Lutheran Church, southeast of Dagmar. Interment with military honors, will be in Volmer cemetery. Chris died at his Plentywood home Thursday morning, March 2. He was 81.
Thornton A. Regedahl
REED POINT - Thornton A. Regedahl, 85, died in Reed Point on March 4, 2000. He was born April 1, 1914, in Livingston, living there most of his life until moving to Reed Point in 1999.
He worked several years in Yellowstone Park. Thornton married
Hazel Rook on Oct. 17, 1967. She died June 28, 1999.
Survivors include his nieces, Susan Regedahl of Reed Point and Christine Fasching of Portland. Cremation has taken place at Cremation or Funeral Gallery.
John P. Scally
LEWISTOWN - John P. Scally, 76, of Lewistown, died early Saturday morning, March 4, 2000, at the Central Montana Skilled Nursing Center of natural causes.
Funeral Services will be held at 10 a.m., Tuesday, March 7, in the Cloyd Chapel with interment to follow in Central Montana Memorial Gardens. Vigil services will be held at 7 p.m., Monday, March 6, in the Cloyd Chapel. In lieu of flowers, the family request memorials to the Fergus County Council on Aging Transportation Fund, the Central Montana Skilled Nursing Center or the charity of choice and they may be left at Cloyd Funeral Home.
Edna Clara Ussin
A lone cottonwood tree stood on the North Dakota homestead where Edna was born in 1906. Her life's journey began from these humble beginnings in Burleigh County. As a child, her most vivid memories came from the farm. There was a dapple-gray team of Daisy and Nellie and a collie dog named Fannie that her uncle brought home to her as a puppy. This dog would become her companion to gather eggs and water the chickens. Her special horse named Florry was her heartbreak when she died. Several of her summers were spent cooking for her uncle's haying crew and driving a stacker team. Her first picnic to Applecreek, was the most beautiful spot she had seen at that time. The mischievousness and curiosity of children growing up; the first taste of beer with her sister, Floss, and their mother's frantic search for them. The first clue being their dog asleep by an overturned header box, underneath were the two sleeping girls. The incriminating evidence was nearby, two bottles of Grain Belt Beer. Her memories of growing up were her first barn dance, the hard work and humility learned from sharing the chores and responsibilities of farm life, all lessons that would remain with her for a lifetime. From North Dakota she journeyed to Roundup, Mont., to visit her father, Fred.
Her plans to return to North Dakota were changed when she met Jim Ussin. They later married
and had two children, James, Jr. and Betty. She attended school in Billings where she began a lab and X-ray technician course. Her first lob was at the Yellowstone County Nursing Home. In Roundup, she was the first lab and x-ray technician at the memorial hospital there. She completed here career at the Rosebud Community Hospital in Forsyth. She was deeply interested in Montana history, searching its lands for fossils, Indian artifacts, ghost towns and what she called "shack house hunting".
She departed this life on March 3, 2000, at Eagle Cliff Manor Nursing Home, leaving behind her son, James A. Ussin and his wife, Connie; her daughter, Betty Ferguson; her step-daughter, Rose Rowan; grandchildren, Bob Anderson, Terry (Anne) Anderson, Paula (Doug) Rausch, Chris (Brian) Neidhardt, Linda (Ray) Scozzari, Kathy (Jerry) Bell, Jim (Julie) Ussin, Jon (Sylvia) Ussin; 20 great grandchildren and seven great great grandchildren. Other survivors include three sisters living in Washington, Mrs. Florence Baarstad, Mrs. Madge Baarstad and Evelyn Sinkula. Her brother, Burleigh, preceded her in death.
The life lessons she learned in North Dakota were those of humility, strictness, strong work ethic, a love of family, friends and animals (cats being her favorite). She compiled a family history of the Boyer and Moynier families. "Don't forget to pay homage to the cottonwood tree and the sod of the North Dakota prairie, for they gave shelter to both families. They kept them warm in the severe North Dakota winters, and cool in the hot dry summers". A special thanks to the staff of Eagle Cliff Manor for their caring help and compassion during her stay with them. Memorials may be sent to the Billings Animal Shelter, Box 1178, Billings 59103 or the charity of your choice.
Vigil service will be held Monday, March 6 at 7 p.m. and funeral mass on Tuesday, March 7, at noon. Due to construction at St. Patrick's Co-Cathedral, both services will be held at Dahl Funeral Chapel, 10 Yellowstone Avenue.
"You will remain in our thoughts and hearts forever."
Agnes May 'Suzie' Etzel
WOLF POINT - Agnes May "Suzie" Etzel, 83, died March 2, 2000, at the N.E. Montana Medical Facility in Wolf Point.
Agnes was born on May 5, 1916, south of Poplar, to Frank and Jean Colgan. She grew up in the Arthur Community south of Poplar. and graduated from Poplar High School. Agnes taught for two years at Ruffatto School south of Brockton and one year at Springlake School on Hwy. 201, north of Sidney.
On April 10, 1939, she married
Henry Etzel in Poplar. In 1979 they retired from farming and lived in Wolf Point ever since.
She was very active in the com-munity, 4-H leader, local school board, and Richland County Democratic Ladies. Agnes was a member of the Catholic Church in Poplar and later Wolf Point. She was a member of the Catholic Daughters and president of the Alter Society. She also was an avid gardener and enjoyed her flowers and cake decorating.
Agnes was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Henry, and a baby Kathryn.
Survivors include her son, Robert Etzel of Denver; one daughter, Ann (Les) Wienke of Wolf Point; brother, John Colgan of Great Falls; three grandchildren, Amber, Tony and Joey Wienke of Wolf Point.
Visitations will be held on Sunday, March 5, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Clayton Memorial Chapel in Wolf Point with a vigil service at 5 p.m. Funeral services will be held at 10a.m. on Monday, March 6, at the Immaculate Conception Church in Wolf Point with Rev. Fr. Steve Zabrocki offici-ating. Interment will be in the Poplar City cemetery.
Anne Timpe Lecy
MANDAN, N.D. - Anne Timpe Lecy, 93, died on Tuesday, Feb. 29, 2000, of natural causes at Elm Crest Manor in New Salem.
Services in will be at 9 a.m. Monday, March 6, at Highland cemetery in Glasgow, Mont. Interment will be in Highland cemetery in Glasgow. Bell Mortuary is in charge.
Richard Henry Pals
Richard Henry Pals of Billings passed away on Thursday, March 2, 2000, at Deaconess Hospital after a short illness. Richard (Dick) was born in LaMoure, N.D., on Aug. 22, 1920, to Ruby and Henry Pals. He attended elementary school in Grand Rapids, high school in LaMoure and business school in Fargo, N.D.
Dick began his working career as a bookkeeper with the International Harvester Company in Fargo in 1940 and was then married
to Mildred (Millie) Pederson of LaMoure on June 7, 1941, in Jamestown, N.D. He served in World II from 1943 through 1945 in North Africa and the European Theater with the 5th Army. He returned to International Harvester in Fargo, but was transferred to Billings in August 1949, where he was employed by them until 1964. Following this, he worked at Midland Dodge as office manager until his retirement in 1985.
His family includes his wife, Millie of 59 years; son, David (Karen) of Billings; daughter, Mary Ann Russell (Ron) of College Park, Md.; grandchildren, Krista Blackford (Cory) of Billings; Tonya Halligan (Joe) of Bozeman; Roger and Ronda Russell of College Park; and one brother, Lowell Pals (Joy) of Glen Ellyn, Ill. Nieces and nephews include Steve (Kathy) Pals of Beaver Dam, Wis.; Mark (Daphne) Pals of Deerfield, Ill.; Linda (Randy) Densmore of Denver, and Mary (David) Kostolansky of Glen Ellyn. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ruby and Henry Pals and his namesake, nephew Dane Richard Pals.
Dick was an avid outdoorsman, hunter and bridge player. He built their beautiful log cabin on the Stillwater River where he and Millie enjoyed many happy times together. He was known as a wonderful perfectionist in all that he did and was a skilled woodworker and handyman.
He was a member of the American Legion, the Elks and the Mayflower Congregational Church, where a memorial service will be held on Monday, March 6, at 10 a.m. Private inurnment with Military Honors will be at Sunset Memorial Gardens.
Dick's sense of humor will be remembered by his family and his many friends. As a devoted and loving husband and father, brother and friend, his guidance and his compassion for others will be cherished forever. Memorials may be given to the Special K Ranch or the charity of' one's choice.
Arrangements by Cremation or Funeral Gallery.
Ralph F. Panian
Ralph F. Panian, 89, passed away at home, Wednesday, March 11, 2000, after a brief illness.
He was born October 6, 1910, in Belden, Neb., to Charles and Mamie Panian. Ralph came to Montana with his parents at age five and lived near Utica in Judith Basin County. Ralph married
Rosine B. Diebert in 1939 in Billings. They farmed and ranched in the Judith Basin area until moving to Billings in 1948. He worked for O.M. Wolds Equipment and Interstate Truck and Equipment (Town and Country GMC) until retiring in 1976.
He visited many ill and shut-in friends. Ralph was known for his exceptional gardening ability.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Rosine, in 1990; his parents and his brother, Charles Edward Panian. He is survived by two sons, Ralph C. Panian Jr., and Ronald D. Panian and his wife, June, and grandson, Jay Panian, all of Billings; grandson, Jon Panian of Boise, Idaho; and by his brother, Robert W. Panian of Duluth, Minn.
Funeral Mass will be 10 a.m. Monday at St. Thomas The Apostle Church with rite of committal at Mountview cemetery.
Frances 'Liz' Ramsey
THERMOPOLIS, Wyo. - Frances Elizabeth "Liz" Ramsey died Thursday, March 2, 2000, at the Rocky Mountain Care Center in Evanston.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday, March 2, at Mortimore Funeral Home. Interment will follow at Riverside cemetery.
William 'John' Rogers Jr.
William "John" Rogers Jr., 58, died Feb. 29, 2000, at Fort Harrison Medical Center, Helena, of complications from stomach surgeries.
He is survived by his wife, Marian Lever-ton, step-son, Jim (Esther) Rahoch, grandson, Quincy Rahoch of Butte, granddaughter, Brandie Rahoch of Dickenson, N.D., and three sisters, Jean Wallin of New Hampshire, Susan James and Darrow Strouth of Minnesota.
Cremation has taken place and no services will be held per his request. Retz Funeral Home of Helena was in charge.
John VanGrinsven
POWELL, Wyo. - John VanGrinsven, 81, died on Thursday, March 2, 2000, at the Powell Nursing Home.
Visitations will be held from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Monday, March 6, at Atwood Family Funeral Chapel in Basin. Services will be held at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, March 7, in St. Phillip Catholic Church in Basin. Interment will follow at Mount View cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to First Interstate Bank in Greybull with proceeds to local humane societies.
Jacqueline B. Adolph
TEMPE, Ariz. - Jacqueline B. Adolph, 64, formerly of Billings and Roundup, died Wednesday, March 1, 2000.
Memorial mass will be held on Monday, March 6, at St. Timothy's Catholic Church. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Life Teen Program in memory of Jacqueline B. Adolph, in care of St. Timothy's Catholic Church, 1730 W. Guadalupe Road, Mesa, AZ 85202.
Ray R. Bantle
SHERIDAN, Wyo. - Ray R. Bantle, 96, died Feb. 29, 2000, in Memorial Hospital of Sheridan County.
Private family services will be held later. Ferries Funeral Home was in charge. Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association, in care of Delphine toner, First Interstate Bank, P.O. Box 2007, Sheridan, WY 82801.
Philip D. 'Phil' Hudak
Philip D. "Phil" Hudak passed away March 1, 2000, at his home. He was born June 12, 1915, in Red Lodge, the son of Jacob and Elizabeth Hudak.
Phil attended schools in Red Lodge and graduated from high school in 1932. He married
Dorothy Orler on Aug. 30, 1946, in Red Lodge. He had worked on the Fort Peck Dam and at the coal mines in Bearcreek. Among his favorite hobbies, Phil loved to fish and hunt. He was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his beloved wife, Dorothy, of Billings.
Due to the construction at St. Patrick's Co-Cathedral, a Memorial Mass will be celebrated at 12 noon Saturday, March 4, at Michelotti, Sawyers & Nordquist. Cremation has taken place. Memorials may be directed to the St. Patrick's Co-Cathedral Capital Campaign, 215 N. 31st St., Billings, MT 59101.
Bertha Ellen Huff
COLUMBUS - Bertha Ellen Huff, 86, of Columbus, passed away March 1, 2000, at Beartooth Manor. She was born Oct. 8, 1913, to Jessie James and Mary (Larson) Thompson in Maysville, Mo.
Bertha married
Eulice "Vern" Huff on Oct. 2, 1929. They had four daughters, Barbara, Karen, Susan and Connie and two sons, Vernie "Gene" and Ronald. Vern passed away in 1967. Bertha was owner/operator of the "Busy Bee Cafe" in Columbus.
Bertha was preceded in death by her husband, Vern and brother, Jessie James Thompson Jr. She is survived by her daughters, Barbara (Earl) Wegner, Karen (Tom) Atkins, Susan (Bernard) Schaff, Connie (Bob) Farmsted; sons, Vernie "Gene"(Ann) Huff and Ronald (Elaine) Huff; sister, Leitha (Bernard) Behnke of Columbus; several half-sisters of Kansas; 14 grandchildren, 28 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild.
Graveside services 11 a.m. Saturday at the Columbus cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations in Bertha's name be made to the American Diabetes Association Inc., Box 2411, Great Falls, MT 59403.
Rose Huschka
LAUREL - Rose Huschka, 87, of Laurel, passed away March 1, 2000, at Bismarck, N.D. She was born Feb. 12, 1913, in Dickinson, N.D., to Andrew and Appolonia Gartner Fischer.
Rose married
Ralph Huschka July 22, 1933. They moved to Laurel from Dickinson in 1942.
She is survived by her sons, William (Darlene) of Billings, Alan (Betty) of Loveland, Colo.; daughters, Arlene (Gerald) Hofferber of St. Croix Falls, Wis., and Rosella (James) Splonskowski of Bismarck; a brother, Paul Fischer of Dickinson; and a sister, Lena Dolechek of Laurel, 10 grandchildren, two step-grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren and one great- great-granddaughter.
She was preceded in death by her husband in 1992, her parents, seven brothers and two sisters.
A Rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. Sunday, March 5, at Smith Funeral Chapel-Laurel. Funeral Mass will be celebrated 10 a.m. Monday, March 6, at St. Anthony Catholic Church with interment in St. Anthony cemetery. Memorials are suggested to St. Anthony Parish, Hospice or charity of choice.
Margaret Kedl
BUFFALO, Wyo. - Margaret Kedl, 89, died at her home on Thursday, March 2, 2000.
A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, March 9, at the United Methodist Church. Memorials may be made to the United Methodist Church or the Buffalo Senior Center in care of the Adams Funeral Home.
